
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,200 (330 Rentals)
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Post Chicago Apartments

180 North Jefferson

Noca Blu Apartment Homes

Aspire Residences

Beachside Apartments
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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The Gallery on Wells

1001 South State

West77 Apartments

The Seneca Apartments

Arrive Streeterville

Regents Park

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

Fisher Building Apartments

Park View Apartments

14 West Elm Apartments
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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The Del Prado

Astoria Tower

Midpointe

The 808 Cleveland

Vue53

The Alfred

1400 Wabash

Lake and Wells
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820 Michigan by 3L Living

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

Landmark West Loop

1401 S. State

Times Square Apartments

The Flamingo Apartments

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living
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5748 Blackstone By 3L Living

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

The Rosie

369 Grand by Onni

1407 on Michigan

The Bush Temple

The Elle Apartments
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Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

The Belmont by Reside

Gramercy Row Apartments
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,065 | $565 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $745 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,820 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,844 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,108 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $31,415 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Chicago is at 5748 Blackstone By 3L Living listed at $699.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chicago is $3,316.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 6,439 square feet unit starting from $2,692 at 369 Grand by Onni.
What is the average size for Chicago Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Chicago is currently at 550 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Written by: Marie Brown
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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